Washable nappies

Can someone go through with me what I need/do. I’ve got a few tots bots easy fit which I really like so I’d like to carry on using washable nappies but some are really expensive! What do you use? What do I need? I looked on eBay and saw some cheap ones are they any good?

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We use bambino miosolos (similar to tots bots but cheaper and dry faster) and tots bots. We have about 15 and just cycle through them. Have you tried asking in the cloth nappy group on here. They might be able to suggest cheaper alternatives. Also check your local council website ours give you £25.00 for switching to cloth. x

I use Tots Bots Bamboozles or Little Lambs bamboo with a wrap over the top. I've tried lots of different nappies over four children but I've always come back to these. I really like the patterns and convenience of nappies like the Easyfits and I have a few, but I've never really got on with them very well and tend to only use them in the house, although I keep one in the car and one in the nappy bag at all times. If I had to choose an all in one nappy it would probably be the Bumgenius... But again, they're expensive.

In my experience, the cheapy nappies like Little Bloom or Alva are pretty much the same as the more expensive nappies as long as you use similar inserts. For instance if you like the bamboo inner of a Tots Bots but then buy a cheap nappy with a microfibre insert, the cheap one won't compare. I don't think the cheaper ones would necessarily last for more than one baby, but if you already have Easyfits and get on well with them, there's no reason why you won't like the cheaper ones as well with the right insert. Second hand could also be a good way to try different nappies if you want to experiment. Lots of people sell on barely used nappies once they find the ones they like the most. Or some nappy selling sites hire out trial kits so you can have a go of a few different types.

If you've already been using nappies I assume you already know how to wash them! I have two large wet bags and two small ones. I keep the big ones at home instead of a bucket and the smaller ones for the changing bag. I wash every other day and have about 15 nappies including night nappies on the go plus a few spares like my emergency car one! Now that our LO's are weaning, you may want to consider disposable liners too. Weaning poos are awful for getting off nappies! Once they produce more formed poos you can use washable fleece liners if you prefer as the poo just drops off them into the loo. I have one roll of disposable liners left over from my last baby and sort of hope I won't have to buy another one. I bin the dirty liners and tend to wash the wet liners and use them again because I'm cheap!

I use Tots Bots Bamboozles or Little Lambs bamboo with a wrap over the top. I...

Posted
30/04/2018

I use Tots Bots Bamboozles or Little Lambs bamboo with a wrap over the top. I've tried lots of different nappies over four children but I've always come back to these. I really like the patterns and convenience of nappies like the Easyfits and I have a few, but I've never really got on with them very well and tend to only use them in the house, although I keep one in the car and one in the nappy bag at all times. If I had to choose an all in one nappy it would probably be the Bumgenius... But again, they're expensive.

In my experience, the cheapy nappies like Little Bloom or Alva are pretty much the same as the more expensive nappies as long as you use similar inserts. For instance if you like the bamboo inner of a Tots Bots but then buy a cheap nappy with a microfibre insert, the cheap one won't compare. I don't think the cheaper ones would necessarily last for more than one baby, but if you already have Easyfits and get on well with them, there's no reason why you won't like the cheaper ones as well with the right insert. Second hand could also be a good way to try different nappies if you want to experiment. Lots of people sell on barely used nappies once they find the ones they like the most. Or some nappy selling sites hire out trial kits so you can have a go of a few different types.

If you've already been using nappies I assume you already know how to wash them! I have two large wet bags and two small ones. I keep the big ones at home instead of a bucket and the smaller ones for the changing bag. I wash every other day and have about 15 nappies including night nappies on the go plus a few spares like my emergency car one! Now that our LO's are weaning, you may want to consider disposable liners too. Weaning poos are awful for getting off nappies! Once they produce more formed poos you can use washable fleece liners if you prefer as the poo just drops off them into the loo. I have one roll of disposable liners left over from my last baby and sort of hope I won't have to buy another one. I bin the dirty liners and tend to wash the wet liners and use them again because I'm cheap!

Sorry for the essay but I hope that's helpful.

Thank you for your reply. With the tots bot easy fit do I take off the whole thing off after use and wash or am I doing it wrong and only meant to take out part of the nappy? X

I have a birth to potty kit of Bambino Mio prefolds with matching covers and a dozen terries with woollen rather than plastic outers (soakers). I also have five Bumgenius Elementals all-in-one nappies for extra slim fitting outfits.

It depends so much on your requirements. For me, I wanted all cotton next to the skin, plain white so they won't show though his clothes, fast drying except the BG Elementals and washable at 60°C. I didn't care much about bulk and am happy to fold (DH will too if pushed) and most importantly, I wanted something that was guaranteed to fit well and work well if used well, i.e. something flexible and adjustable rather than fixed, so my stash is perfect for us. It wouldn't work for someone who wanted bright coloured fun nappies that don't need any folding though.

Have you already done the questionnaire on the nappy lady website? That is a good starting point to make you think about all the considerations for you and any other users.

Thank you for your reply. With the tots bot easy fit do I take off the whole ...

Posted
01/05/2018

Thank you for your reply. With the tots bot easy fit do I take off the whole thing off after use and wash or am I doing it wrong and only meant to take out part of the nappy? X

The easyfits are an all in one system so you change the whole lot. The eBay cheap nappies are the same. With two part nappies like prefolds, flat nappies and shapes nappies, you only change the nappy unless the wrap becomes soiled. Otherwise I just change the wrap morning and evening.

The easyfits are an all in one system so you change the whole lot. The eBay c...

Posted
01/05/2018

The easyfits are an all in one system so you change the whole lot. The eBay cheap nappies are the same. With two part nappies like prefolds, flat nappies and shapes nappies, you only change the nappy unless the wrap becomes soiled. Otherwise I just change the wrap morning and evening.

How many easyfits do you have currently?

Brilliant thank you so much for your help! I only have 5 at the moment but have ordered some cheaper ones from eBay x

Brilliant thank you so much for your help! I only have 5 at the moment but ha...

Posted
01/05/2018

Brilliant thank you so much for your help! I only have 5 at the moment but have ordered some cheaper ones from eBay x

I think the eBay ones are too cheap to go wrong really, and some of the prints are so lovely. I had a few with my older son and yes, you can tell the quality isn’t the same as expensive brands, but at less than a fiver who cares?! If you don’t get on with them, at least you’ve not spent hundreds on a complete system. The only thing I will say about all in ones in general, cheap or expensive, is that they are no good at night so you will either have to research a bit more for night nappies, or continue to use diposeables overnight. Make sure you post photos when your new nappies arrive😂

I’ve just changed to cloth, and I’ve found lots of Facebook groups that sell good condition used nappies and they are brilliant and all the ones I’ve received are really well looked after and don’t look used. The one I use most is Cloth nappies for sale/wanted UK. I would link it but can’t figure our how !

I’ve started to use Bambino Miosolo. Which are all in one so no faffing trying to fold things or anything which seemed to baffle me. They are so easy to use and come in one size that will fit my daughter until she’s potty trained. I would really recommend them. They are easy to wash too, just need to make sure you use non bio wash and use the miofresh too. The bambino website is brilliant for all the information, so just have a look on there.

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